Dojo Kun – The 5 Maxims
Dojo Kun brings together five maxims traditionally recited in the dojo. They offer simple guidance on character, sincerity, effort, respect and self-control.
The five maxims remind students of the conduct expected in training and help carry those principles beyond the dojo.
Máximas
HITOTSU JINKAKU KANSEI NI TSUTOMURU KOTO
Character (Strive for the perfection of character)
HITOTSU MAKOTO NO MICHI O MAMORU KOTO
Sincerity (Be faithful to the path of truth)
HITOTSU DORYOKU NO SEISHIN O YASHINAU KOTO
Effort (Foster the spirit of effort)
HITOTSU REIGI O OMONZURU KOTO
Etiquette (Respect others above all)
HITOTSU KEKKI NO YU O IMASHIMURU KOTO
Self-Control (Refrain from violent behaviour)
The Spirit of the Dojo
These five maxims of the Dojo Kun are actively followed in every training session, reminding us of the fundamental values that should guide our practice and our lives.
